{"id":62,"date":"2016-02-03T21:53:10","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T03:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2016-02-03T21:53:10","modified_gmt":"2016-02-04T03:23:10","slug":"solar-hot-water-workshops-available","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/projects\/project_archive\/solar-hot-water-workshops-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Hot Water Workshops available"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#whyshw\">Why Solar Hot Water<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#workshopbenefits\">BSR Workshop Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#outline\">Workshop Outlines<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#dates\">Workshop Dates &amp; Locations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#rev\">REV Solar Thermal Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#fee\">Workshop Fees<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsr-vt.org\/shw%20workshops.html#signup\">Sign Up Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\">Learn how to design, install and maintain solar domestic hot water and solar space heating systems for Vermont&#8217;s climate!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\">THESE WORKSHOPS ARE INTENDED FOR:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>BUILDERS<\/strong> who want to expand their business and generate more income by offering clients solar hot water services. This two day workshop also leads to Solar Thermal Partnership which is a requirement to access state incentives;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTORS<\/strong> who want to learn the specifics of solar installations for domestic hot water and heating systems;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>ANYONE INTERESTED<\/strong> in expanding their knowledge of a sophisticated renewable technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"style10\">\n<h2 class=\"style10\"><a name=\"whyshw\"><\/a>WHY SOLAR HOT WATER (SHW)?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>SHW<\/strong> the hottest growing green industry in an exploding green marketplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>SHW<\/strong> is easily incorporated into building plans and installed on existing homes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>SHW<\/strong> is the least expensive renewable energy system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>SHW<\/strong> has the #1 Return on the Investment (ROI) for the homeowner. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\"><strong>SHW<\/strong> makes economic sense.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"style10\"><a name=\"workshopbenefits\"><\/a>BSR WORKSHOP BENEFITS:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Learn how to design, install and maintain solar thermal domestic hot water and space heating systems for Vermont&#8217;s climate! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Achieve up to 16 hours of REV approved training credits towards gaining Solar Partnership. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Start connecting to federal and state incentives that offer up to 60% off the total installation cost of these systems. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Create contacts and network with suppliers, like minded builders and plumbers. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Gain firsthand knowledge from presenter Michael Horowitz who brings 25 years of expert experience to these comprehensive workshops.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\"><a name=\"outline\"><\/a>WORKSHOP OUTLINES:<\/h2>\n<h2>\n<span class=\"style10\">Day 1<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Introduction to solar domestic hot water (DSHW) and solar space heating systems appropriate for Vermont&#8217;s climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Domestic solar hot water component details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Siting, sizing and design of DSHW.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Installation &amp; maintenance for DSHW.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Economic payback overview &amp; marketing strategies for solar hot water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Overview of federal &amp; state incentives and the Renewable Energy Vermont Solar Partnership application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\">Day 2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"style10\">Solar space heating design details including passive solar and active solar sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Advanced system components for DSHW and solar space heating systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Troubleshooting for all solar systems and common component maintenance concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Introduction to solar mathematics for siting and sizing systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"style10\">Solar hot water marketing and economic paybacks and incentives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\"><a name=\"dates\"><\/a>SHW Workshop Dates &amp; Locations<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"104\">Workshop<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"170\">Date<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"134\">Location<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"170\">Venue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>March 20, 2010<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style5\">(Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Burlington, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veic.org\/index.aspx\">Vermont Energy Investment Corp. <\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>April 3, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Montpelier, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.central-vt.com\/chamber\/meetingspace\/index.html\">Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>May 15, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Brattleboro, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buildinggreen.com\/\">BuildingGreen<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>June 24, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">White River Junction, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/grosolar.com\/\">GroSolar<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>July 7, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Montpelier, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.central-vt.com\/chamber\/meetingspace\/index.html\">Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>August 5, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Burlington, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veic.org\/index.aspx\">Vermont Energy Investment Corp. <\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>September 18, 2010<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Manchester, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rkmiles.com\/\"><span class=\"style10\"><br \/>\nr.k. Miles<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">SHW Day 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\"><strong>October 21, 2010 <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"style5\">(Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">Middlebury, VT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"style10\">tdb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\"><a name=\"rev\"><\/a>Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) Solar Thermal Partnership<\/h2>\n<p class=\"style10\">\nThis course is recognized by REV. Licensed plumbers who attend a 8hr workshop will be eligible to apply for &#8220;REV Solar Thermal Provisional partnership&#8221;. Full Solar Partnership is awarded to Provisional Partners who complete a dw systems with REV oversight. Non-licensed plumbing professionals attending both workshops will receive 16 hours of credit towards eligibility. Solar Thermal Partnership is required to access Vermont renewable energy incentives. For more information <a href=\"http:\/\/www.revermont.org\/installers.php\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\"><strong>As for additional training, here are some links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\">\n<p class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.altestore.com\/classes\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.altestore.com\/classes\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/irecusa.org\/irec-programs\/ispq-training-accreditation\/ispq-awardees\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/irecusa.org\/irec-programs\/ispq-training-accreditation\/ispq-awardees\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.solarenergy.org<\/a>\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\"><strong>For more answers please feel free to contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\">\nScott Merriam<br \/>\nProgram Coordinator<br \/>\nRenewable Energy Vermont<br \/>\nPO Box 1036<br \/>\nMontpelier, VT 05601-1036<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.revermont.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.revermont.org<\/a><br \/>\n(802) 229.0099<br \/>\n(802) 595.5373<\/p>\n<p class=\"style10\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style10\"><a name=\"fee\"><\/a>Workshop Fees<\/h2>\n<p>$285 One Day Workshop (Day One or Day Two)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>$450 Two Day Workshop Series<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\">$45 BSR &amp; NESEA Member Discount<br \/>\n$40 Early Registration Discount (Two Weeks prior to workshop date)<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\">$Plumber Discounts: Contact BSR for more information. 802.825.5957 or<\/p>\n<p class=\"style5\"><a href=\"mailto:buildvermont@gmail.com\">buildvermont@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Solar Hot Water BSR Workshop Benefits Workshop Outlines Workshop Dates &amp; Locations REV Solar Thermal Partnership Workshop Fees Sign Up Today! &nbsp; Learn how to design, install and maintain solar domestic hot water and solar space heating systems for Vermont&#8217;s climate! &nbsp; THESE WORKSHOPS ARE INTENDED FOR: BUILDERS who want to expand their business&hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/projects\/project_archive\/solar-hot-water-workshops-available\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-62","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","xfolkentry","clearfix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63,"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions\/63"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.putney.net\/energy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}